Wrens are a perfect example of good things coming in small packages. A wren may be hard to spot because of its tiny size and brown coloring, but it has a repertoire of songs so vast and loud that once you hear it, it’s hard to imagine so much sound coming out of such a tiny creature. Its voice is a sign of spring to many. This little bird is considered the Druid bird in the British Isles, the king of all birds by the Celts, and Lady of Souls hen in Scotland. An interesting fact about wrens is that they have been known to use spider egg sacs in their nest building, and it is believed that once the eggs hatch, the baby spiders will eat any parasites that might be in the nest, keeping the chicks healthier.
Key Attributes
Friendliness, lightheartedness, love of music and poetry, resourcefulness, and boldness despite size.
Chakra Interpretations
Root
The wren is a resourceful little bird, able to make a nest pretty much anywhere. A male wren seeks out a location and starts the nest-building process, often building as many as twelve different nesting sites before the female decides which one they will use. It is possible that if you lean toward the male aspect of the wren, you will do whatever it takes to please your partner, even if that means doing a similar task over and over again until she is happy. If you resonate with the female aspect of wren, you probably let your partner do all the preliminary work and then come in to put on the finishing touches. This partnership can be a love relationship, a creative collaboration, or even a work situation.
Sacral
Some wrens can be found year-round in the southern half of the Americas, but those that live in the United States and the northern part of Central America are migratory, residing in the north during spring and summer and flying south for the winter. Like a wren, for you to be happy, you need to be warm. You might even be a snowbird, heading south in the winter months to escape the cold, or at the very least vacationing somewhere warm. One particular species, the Carolina wren, is monogamous and both partners work together to construct nests. If you (and your partner or spouse) connect with this wren, it could be that you run a business together or at the very least like to do as much together as possible.
Solar Plexus
A fierce competitor for nest holes, the wren will sometimes evict other wrens and even much larger birds to get the home it wants. Wren energy shows that you have a great deal of confidence, and once you decide what you want, you are willing to work hard and if necessary fight to get it. Everyone who knows you knows that you are highly competitive, even aggressively so. If there is something that you have set your mind to, there is no limit to the action you will take, no matter whom you hurt the process. If this aspect rings true to you, you might want to try being a little kinder so karma doesn’t come along to bite you. Unlike most birds that have colorful plumage, making them easy to spot, both male and female wrens blend into the surrounding environment. This can be an excellent form of protection, but if you feel like you are disappearing into the scenery; it may be time to learn how to be a little flashy if you want to stand out from the crowd.
Heart
Male house wrens will sometimes pair with two females at the same time or mate with one at the start of the season and then mate with a second, or even third, female as the season passes. If this type of wren speaks to you, most likely you are happiest in a polyamorous relationship. If that is the case, just make sure everyone agrees to that arrangement. However, as mentioned, Carolina wrens are monogamous and form a bond that lasts for life. This bonded pair not only builds their nest together, but they do everything together, including raising their young. If this is the wren that speaks to you, then most likely you are not happy in a relationship unless it is a monogamous relationship of equals, and once you find it, you are willing to stay for life.
Throat
With most wren species, such as the Carolina wren, only the male sings, but with the house wren, both males and females sing. To some, the song of the wren is a sure sign that the long winter is over. You can hear their effervescent song from sunrise to sunset. If you connect with wren in this chakra, your voice can brighten any room. One way to put this energy to good use is to visit places like nursing homes or hospitals. It doesn’t matter if you are singing by yourself, with a partner, or with a group. Use your voice to spread joy.
Third Eye
Even though they are territorial, wrens are shy birds and prefer someplace quiet to build their nests. Some like a place they can crawl into, but others will build a nest in a hanging porch plant, as long as it is in an out-of-the-way area with little disturbance. For you to be able to be open to this chakra, you need to find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed. It could be that your favorite place is to crawl into a tent, but another option for you would be to relax in a hammock. Either place would help you shut off the outside world so you can tap into any intuitive messages that are trying to come through.
Crown
Wren being a bird mostly of spring represents a time of regeneration and rebirth. Wren energy may be asking if you have grown tired of the same meditations. Is it time to try a new practice, something that will breathe life back into your connection with your higher self? Maybe it is time to add singing to your spiritual practice. No matter your religious beliefs, song can bring you closer to your concept of Spirit.